I have two Power 3s. For the money I think they are fantastic cables. As with all fine things the Law of dimenishing returns takes hold. Although I do not doubt the performance of the Audition/David/Nite PCs. Is the 1000.00 PC better than the 200.00 PC? Probably. Is it 5 times better? Unlikely. Or better yet, can my system resolve well enough to tell the difference? Doubtful. So for me, at this time, the financial and system situation hold me to the Power 3 and I am happy with them.
I liked the Power 3 on my CDP and 2 channel amp. I tried a few inexpensive PCs on the CDP before settling, MIT Zcord, Transparent Powerlink plus, and SignalCables 10gauge. On the Power amp, I tried SignalCables 10gauge and the Transparent Powerlink Plus. I thought the SignalCable was doing great until I put on a VD Power 3. The Virtual Dynamics was more to my suiting right away.
The VC Power 3s seemed to have an open, and more resolved sound. A somewhat more pronounced lower octave and no limitations on the upper reach. I should say, if it isnt obvious from my system details, that I prefer a somewhat cool sound.
I still use conditioning, a lowly Monster Power unit. I have not auditioned higher end units yet, but plan to sometime. The Monster unit (hehe) made a dramatic and imediate difference in detail and lowered noise floor. Amps and Subs plug directly to the wall. Before the Monster unit (ha) I had ground loop hum. I had to lift the ground on my 2 channel amp. After the Monster was installed, I returned the amp to ground, and it was dead silent. So, even though it may be cheap, its at least doing a fine job of isolation.
I liked the Power 3 on my CDP and 2 channel amp. I tried a few inexpensive PCs on the CDP before settling, MIT Zcord, Transparent Powerlink plus, and SignalCables 10gauge. On the Power amp, I tried SignalCables 10gauge and the Transparent Powerlink Plus. I thought the SignalCable was doing great until I put on a VD Power 3. The Virtual Dynamics was more to my suiting right away.
The VC Power 3s seemed to have an open, and more resolved sound. A somewhat more pronounced lower octave and no limitations on the upper reach. I should say, if it isnt obvious from my system details, that I prefer a somewhat cool sound.
I still use conditioning, a lowly Monster Power unit. I have not auditioned higher end units yet, but plan to sometime. The Monster unit (hehe) made a dramatic and imediate difference in detail and lowered noise floor. Amps and Subs plug directly to the wall. Before the Monster unit (ha) I had ground loop hum. I had to lift the ground on my 2 channel amp. After the Monster was installed, I returned the amp to ground, and it was dead silent. So, even though it may be cheap, its at least doing a fine job of isolation.